University of Newcastle: Nafferton Ecological Farm (original) (raw)
{Facility}University of Newcastle: Nafferton Ecological Farm. Facility Leader(s): Leifert, Carlo; Buttler, Gillian and Shotten, P N, University of Newcastle .
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320 hectares conventional, 160 hectares organic, 160 dairy cows, 80 organic dairy cows, systems comparison study.
Agronomic experiments into the effect of variety choice fertility management and/or crop protection methods on crop yield and quality.
Access to 8 hectares of new glasshouses at Close House – University of Newcastle and Stockbridge Technology Centre.
160 dairy cow experimental herd, 40 head beef cattle rearing unit, 100 lamb finishing unit.
Climate chamber
| EPrint Type: | Research facility description |
|---|---|
| Type of Facility: | Experimental farm |
| Location: | Nafferton Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7XD, UK |
| Keywords: | dairy cattle |
| Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Crop combinations and interactions Farming Systems Animal husbandry > Production systems > Dairy cattle Crop husbandry > Greenhouses and coverings Animal husbandry > Production systems > Beef cattle |
| Research affiliation: | UK > Univ. Newcastle |
| Related Links: | http://www.ncl.ac.uk/tcoa/producers/about/facilities.html |
| Deposited By: | Defra, R&D Organic Programme |
| ID Code: | 6773 |
| Deposited On: | 17 Jan 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Aug 2009 14:29 |
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